CME launched bitcoin futures in 2017 and has since expanded its crypto offerings to meet growing demand for regulated exposure and sophisticated risk-management tools.

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The surge in activity signals sustained appetite for regulated derivatives as market uncertainty persists, with traders hedging or speculating without owning the underlying tokens.

CME’s Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products weighs in, outlining potential risks and monitoring factors such as continued volume momentum, open interest progression, and operational capacity.

There remains strong, ongoing demand for regulated crypto risk-management tools from both institutional and retail clients.

Year-to-date CME crypto ADV reached about 270,900 contracts, roughly $12 billion in notional value, up 132% year over year, while open interest climbed 82% to 299,700 contracts and $26.6 billion in notional value.

Micro futures and options set a daily record, with 676,088 contracts, while micro Bitcoin futures and options totaled 210,347 contracts.

CME Group achieved a new intraday record for crypto futures and options trading, clocking 794,903 contracts on November 21, 2025, driven by rising demand amid market volatility.